1981 Ford Fairlane vs. 1959 Marcos GT

To start off, 1981 Ford Fairlane is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Marcos GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Marcos GT would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fairlane (124 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Marcos GT. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1959 Marcos GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1006 kg more than 1959 Marcos GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1981 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1959 Marcos GT has manual transmission. 1959 Marcos GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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